Given the sudden move by the app’s solo developer to remove his app after raking in all those ad revenues—was Thomas onto something?

Members of the press have always wondered why the developer wanted to keep his private life quiet and refused interviews; could that be related to the fact the game have had its rankings cooked? Why take down a hugely profitable app? It doesn’t make sense at all. This announcement surely will result in another huge spike in last minute downloads–are we all being trolled right now?

Based on the phrase “I can’t take this anymore”, and some of his other previous comments, it sounds like he doesn’t like the pressure of all the press contacting him for stories. Ironically, this announcement will probably incur even more attempts to contact him. I wonder if he thought that through?

Joseph

He was a small time developer that admitted never achieving popularity in prior apps to this one. He also admitted ‘borrowing’ graphics for this game (evidently from Mario), which more than likely caught the attention of Nintendo within days of it becoming popular. He was likely asked to pull the app using some kind of leverage (like a lawsuit).

KLK

Sounds like he has a bit of a anxiety issue and is quite introverted. I mean this could make him a bunch of quick cash, and will likely die out fade away quickly on it’s own. Not to mention it’s good thing to have a resume, that you sold millions of your app. He’s not going to be some superstar like he seems to be scared of. I’m sure in a few weeks or a month (whether the app is online or not) no one will think about it. He’ll probably regret not taking advantage of this opportunity eventually. All that said, it’s totally his choice, and maybe he has some very legitimate reason that I haven’t considered. To each their own.

http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Gary

He said on Twitter his decision wasn’t based on a legal matter involving the game.

http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Gary

It does sound like this is a bigger issue than what we know, I’m just surprised that’s all since the game got so big. Isn’t it a developer’s dream to create that killer app? But to throw it away so suddenly seems weird.

http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/ Gary

Yeah, this move just made his game even more popular. Could be a secret PR stunt??

einsteinbqat

That’s what me is thinking!

Anon

“..earning him over $50,000 per day.” It just doesn’t make any sense at all, and really seems stupid to pull an app that’s making that kind of money. Especially if there isn’t any legal issues.